[TowerTalk] Limited Space

[wa4dou@juno.com]

Hi Dan,
  It is never possible to reduce the physical dimensions of an antenna
element,
or elements, without incurring a performance reduction. This is
established by
the laws of physics. However, since Force 12 is able to create the C3SS,
a
linear loaded 20 meter version of the C3S(still with full sized 15/10
meter elements),
and retain better than 90% of its gain on 20 meters, compared to the C3S,
it would
certainly seem that your desire is within the arena of possibility. Would
need more
input from you. Linear loading(folding back part of the element near and
in parallel
with the original element)would be necessary in the interest of
efficiency. 
  73 Roy Lincoln WA4DOU
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On Sun, 12 Mar 2000 08:28:39 -0500 Daniel R Goddard <cqki8fh@juno.com>
writes:
> 
> Because I have limited space with which to work to get a beam 
> antenna up
> on a tower.  Is it possible to shorten the reflector element of the 
> beam
> without effecting the overall SWR or performance of the antenna.
> 
> The reflector element is 40 feet long.  Could one make it 20 or 25 
> feet
> without any harm being done to the overall performance?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Dan  KI8FH
> 
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